Legal Services

 

The 24-hour legal helpline service

 

As a union member, you can obtain free initial advice on any non-work-related legal matter by telephoning the 24-hour helpline on 0800 709 007.

 

The advisers offer confidential advice on criminal law, family law, consumer law, property and land law, wills and trusts, nuisance and trespass and a host of other legal issues.

 

Please have your membership number ready to quote when you call.

 

Wills and conveyancing

 

The union's panel of solicitors provides a free will-writing service to members and their spouses.


For more information, please contact your local office or the
Unite Legal Department,
Hayes Court,
West Common Road,
Hayes,
Bromley BR2 7AU.
Tel: 020 8462 7755.

 

They also offer a low-cost conveyancing service. Please ring Thompsons Solicitors on 01752 521 862 for a quote.

 

Employment issues

 

The union provides free legal advice and representation to members who have employment-related problems. Workplace representatives, full time officers and specialist employment lawyers can give professional advice and support in tribunal and civil court claims. To see what areas are covered click on this link:

 

http://www.unitetheunion.org/member_services/legal_help/employment_issues.aspx

 

Personal Injury

 

To apply for union legal assistance, click on this link:

 

http://www.unitetheunion.org/member_services/legal_help/personal_injury_claims/application_for_union_legal_as.aspx